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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles

Pyongyang launched multiple ballistic missiles from its eastern Sinpo area on Sunday morning, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The launches follow a recent flurry of weapons activity that analysts believe is intended to demonstrate North Korea's self-defense capabilities amid the ongoing war in Iran.

Japan's government has lodged a formal protest, stating the tests threaten regional peace and security.

The UN's nuclear watchdog recently visited Seoul, adding further tension to the already volatile Korean Peninsula.

North Korea
Sovereign state in East Asia
South Korea
Country in East Asia
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Body of senior uniformed leaders in the U.S. Department of Defense who advise the President on military matters
Sinpo
City in North Korea
Kim Jong-un
Supreme Leader of North Korea since 2011